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    CUL8R: Why all the bickering? We won't be getting this in the states nor will we get anything else that's on my wish list like something with a TDI, Quattro,... more »
    Starlton Heston's Revenge: maybe it's still the weekend rubbing off... But, that first sentence is like chewing poorly prepared Irish Oats!! more »
    essjay: Actually, Clarkson loved the S-Tronic box when he tried it in the old shape TT (the 3.2 V6 edition). And he's right to love it, I've got one in a GTi... more »
    Mad_Science: Why would the photograph them with downtown LA in the background when we don't get them in the states? Pretty sure that's the top of the USC parking s... more »
    Graverobber: From what I hear, that VW flappy paddle box is among the best. I'm not too sure, for me, that the A3 offers that much more than a GTi, and it sure cos... more »
    Bob1967 - 999,999th visitor to this site.: As a by the by, went to local VW main dealer yesterday for a nose at the 2nd hand stock. They were telling me that the VW Golf R32 is the best value t... more »
    Deartháir II: These cars are pretty much tailored to my personal tastes. Just seeing the two-door hatchback makes me need a smoke and a towel. I'm with Ash on this ... more »
    Das ASHloch (achtundsiebzig): I really like the A3 a lot...I just keep waiting for the right configuration. They FINALLY added 2.0t and Quattro together this year. If they gave us ... more »
    Ze_Ben: call me a hermit, but I have never seen a 2 dr hatchback Audi....I must have one! Are they in the US? I have a Audi/Porsche dlrship right down the str... more »
    Bob1967 - 999,999th visitor to this site.: I have a flappy paddle gearbox made by Audi and it's fecking ace! Gear change in 0.2 seconds with ciggy in hand! So haters, save your pocket money and... more »
    Das ASHloch (achtundsiebzig): Wanna know another thing I hate about DSG (takes another sip of Haterade)? Why is it that every manufacturer--when removing the third pedal--feels obl... more »
    Elhigh: Bah. If I wanted something I could just tickle with my fingertips to make it exciting, do you think I'd be wasting my time with a damned car? No! I wa... more »
  • #audis3sportbackstronic

    Audi S3 and S3 Sportback Get S-tronic Paddle Shift Transmission

  • #2009audia3

    2009 Audi A3 Lineup Revealed

    Audi has released an entire lineup of its freshened 2009 A3 lineup — the 2009 Audi A3, A3 Sportback and the much-more-fun 2009 Audi S3, and S3 Sportback. We're in a bit of information overload here, with a ton of new information and photos on the slightly angrier, slightly more powerful and probably all-around better lineup. What does Audi expect, the new A3/S3 lineup sports eight engines, three transmissions, a new magnetic ride and handling control system, remodeled interiors and restyled exterior styling (most of that restyling budget's gone up front). Take a moment and feast your eyes on the pretty new 2009 Audi S3 with too much booty in the back right there in front of you and hit the jump for the huge data dump and galleries on all the rest of the A3/S3 lineup after the jump. More »
  • #spyphotos

    2009 Audi S3 Sportback Breaks Cover In Cat Carrier?